r/gratefuldoe

Riverside Jane Doe (2018)

On January 7, 2018, a transient woman was found deceased in a tent behind an abandoned building in Riverside, California. She had a recognizable face. She was thought to have been deceased hours to days prior to being found. She was given the placeholder name Riverside Jane Doe (2018).

Physical Description

• Sex: Female

• Race: White/Caucasian

• Age: 50-60 Years Old

• Height: 5'4"

• Weight: 92 Pounds

• Hair: Gray

• Eye Color: Blue

Tattoos:

• Tattoo On Her Inner Left Leg

Clothing & Accessories

• Gray Fleece-Type Sweatshirt With Neon Yellow Stitching And Half-Zipper At The Neck

• Black Sweats

• Blue Shirt

• Red Sweatshirt

Exclusions (People She Is Not)

• Penny Warfel

• Betty Toepfer

• Katherine Harris-Zmudka

If you have any information contact

Agency Name: Riverside County Sheriff-Coroner Bureau

Agency Contact Person: Nancy Rissi, Coroner Sergeant & Medicolegal Death Investigator or Lisa Maccie, Medicolegal Death Investigator

Agency Phone Number: (951) 443-2300 (Lisa) or (951) 955-2400 (Nancy)

Agency Case Number: 2018-00325

NamUs Case Number: 50674

LINKS

Unidentified Wiki

NamUs

The Pyres case was closed for having insufficient information (from what I have heard) despite having a reconstruction and items that she was found with, because her body was thrown away. Why are these cases still kept open alongside a few others with no dna, no images, and cremated remains but not hers?

Just a question, I don’t think that these cases should be removed. I’m just a bit angry that her case was closed.

The Pyres case was closed for having insufficient information (from what I have heard) despite having a reconstruction and items that she was found with, because her body was thrown away. Why are these cases still kept open alongside a few others with no dna, no images, and cremated remains but not hers?

Just a question, I don’t think that these cases should be removed. I’m just a bit angry that her case was closed.

San Mateo County Jane Doe (2015)

On October 19, 2015, the skeletal remains of a woman were found wrapped up in a white cloth on a walking trail Stulsaft Park in Redwood City, California. She was thought to have been deceased 5 years prior to being found. She was given the placeholder name San Mateo County Jane Doe (2015).

Physical Description

• Sex: Female

• Age: 20-35 Years Old

• Nothing More Could Be Determined

Clothing & Accessories

• White Cloth

According To NamUs, She Has 0 Exclusions

If you have any information contact

Agency Name: San Mateo County Coroner's Office

Agency Contact Person: Elizabeth Ortiz, Supervising Deputy Coroner or K'Lynn Weber, Medicolegal Death Investigator

Agency Phone Number: (650) 312-5562

Agency Case Number: 15-01649

NamUs Case Number: 14691

LINKS

Unidentified Wiki

NamUs

https://unidentified-awareness.fandom.com/wiki/Rosalinda_Gurley

https://www.fox5atlanta.com/news/statham-woman-identified-athens-atlanta-highway-death.amp

I was going through my camera roll looking at potential matches and when I went to look at this Jane Doe, she had been identified on April 24, 2026! Exciting and simultaneously sad. She ended up being 24 yrs older than their age estimation.

The Ramapo College Investigative Genetic Genealogy Center in New Jersey has teamed up with DNA Justice to bring a name back to Ajo Tattoos John Doe.

With a bit of digging, I found the NamUs (#UP12905) page for him, he currently has two rule outs. He has distinctive tattoos, and he is well above the average height for a Hispanic male; hopefully these identifiers will stand out to someone who knows him.

Myself and u/TexxieMexxie u/dmpsterbby u/Lheat u/lilirella received match emails for him... are you a match too?

(Also, thank you to u/blinkycosmocat for bringing attention to the FB page!)

On Saturday, February 19th, 2000, trappers discovered the skeletal remains of an unidentified male decedent in a reclaimed landfill near Crooked Oaks Road, 4 miles north of St. Onge, in rural Lawrence County, South Dakota. The decedent was found laying face-up, with attempts made to cover them partially with pieces of scrap lumber planks. Multiple gunshot wounds to the decedent's head and body were observed. His case is currently being handled by IdentiFinders International, who utilized a higher quality DNA sample to run through databases. DNA results revealed that the decedent had 51% European heritage (33% Western/Central European and 18% Southeastern European) and 43% North & Central American heritage, as well as 5% South American heritage and less than 1% Siberian heritage. They also found cousins of the decedent on the 2nd, 3rd and 4th levels through genetic genealogy. However, none of the distant cousins are from the area in which the decedent was found. The decedent is currently the only known case of an unidentified murder victim in Lawrence County, South Dakota.

The decedent was a Hispanic/Native American/White male between the approximate ages of 20 and 25 years old. His height was 5 ft 7 in (67 inches). The decedent's estimated date of death was between 9 months and 3 years from the discovery of the remains, meaning the murder took place between 1997 and 1999. The decedent had dark hair. In life, he suffered from spondylolysis of the 5th lumbar vertebra. This condition may have caused back pain for the decedent, as well as altered their gait or caused a limp when walking. The decedent had no dental work done and had a visible overbite that would have made it unlikely for his lips to close over his teeth at rest.

When found, the decedent was wearing a “Britannia” brand purple and blue striped short-sleeve button-up shirt (size XL), “Spaulding” brand tennis shoes (size 9), a worn brown leather belt with a worn oblong silver buckle featuring an insert area on the front (possibly for a mount) that measured 1 x 2 inches, a “Bill Blass” brand spring jacket with green and purple horizontal stripes (size XL), “Wrangler” brand blue jeans, “Stubbies” brand tan swimming trunks and “Hanes” brand white underwear (size 30).

26 years on, this is where the case stands today. Thank you so much for giving the St. Onge John Doe (2000) a moment of your day.

Sources:

Unidentified Awareness Wiki

NamUs

Doe Network

Argus Leader

BH Pioneer

On July 17, 1966, in Cook County, Illinois, the body of a black female would be discovered in a forest preserve near 134th St. and River Road.

It is believed that Jane doe had been deceased for 4-6 weeks. Her cause of death is listed as unknown. Jane doe is described as having a slender build, a height estimated between 4’11”-5’1”. Age, weight, hair, and eye color are listed as unknown.

It breaks my heart, most of Jane doe’s details are listed as unknown. DNA, if a viable option, may be the only way to return Jane Doe’s identity.

* also to note: The Cook County Sheriff’s Office cold cases lists her discovery date as June 17, 1966 instead of July. All other sources I found have listed July. The discrepancies in the discovery month certainly do not help the case *

Cook County Jane doe has gone unidentified for 60 years.

LINKS:

Unidentified Wiki: https://unidentified-awareness.fandom.com/wiki/Cook\_County\_Jane\_Doe\_(1966)#:\~:text=Cook%20County%20Jane%20Doe%20was,%2C%20on%20July%2017%2C%201966.

DoeNetwork: https://www.doenetwork.org/cases/software/main.html?id=1169ufil

Cook County Sheriffs: https://cookcountysheriffil.gov/case/851/

https://nypost.com/2026/03/12/us-news/body-of-missing-long-island-teen-thomas-medlin-found-in-nyc-bay-two-months-after-he-vanished/

Thomas medlin body was found in Manhattan bridge after he vanished to meet someone on roblox

"Cameras then captured the teen on the pedestrian walkway on the Manhattan Bridge at 7:06 p.m. the same day — with his last mobile phone activity recorded at 7:09 p.m. as the splash in the water was caught at 7:10 p.m." they said

Cause of death was drowning

I hope this isn't a confusing question. I'll use an example that might be helpful a man named Humberto Luna who was found deceased on March 1, 2024 and was a John Doe for a little bit was caught on woman's ring doorbell footage on February 29, 2024 allegedly attempting to enter her residence but he fled up her confronting him. He was caught on her Ring doorbell alive just a day before he was found deceased and the second slide which is him on the doorbell footage was a public image until he was identified.

I hope you guys understand my question with that example I used and I would love to hear of other examples like this because I know there are some Does who have living photos captured of them before they were found deceased.

The originally Dutch police project Identify Me shares sketched faces of women whose bodies have been found in six European countries, many of whom are presumed to have been murdered. The majority concern unsolved cases: women who died 10, 20, 30, or even 40 years ago and were found in Belgium, France, Germany, Italy, the Netherlands, and Spain.
The girl whose body was found 25 years ago in the River Main near Frankfurt has now been identified. It is 16-year-old Diana. Her body was discovered after witnesses reported a ‘floating bundle’. The whole thing was tied to a parasol base, probably to serve as a weight so that it would sink.
Various signs of prolonged mistreatment and possible sexual abuse were also found.
Various tips from citizens put the detectives on the right track, which ultimately led to the arrest of a suspect on May 12: her 67-year-old father. The investigation is still ongoing.

(Content warning: discussion of suicide)

Portland Jane Doe, a thirty-to-fifty year old Korean-American woman, was found washed up on a rocky beach in Portland, Maine, on May 22, 2015, just days after her death. She is believed to have taken her life. No identification was found on her remains. The DNA Doe Project has been working to identify her with genetic genealogy since 2019, but were stymied by distant matches, most of whom were adoptees trying to track down their birth families.

Her NAMUS page was removed yesterday, Monday, May 18th, 2026, indicating that she has likely been identified.
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Case link: https://dnadoeproject.org/case/jane-doe-portland-maine/

Baldwin County John Doe (2023)

On April 8, 2023, the decomposed body of a man was found by a turkey hunter near a camp off Sawmill Road in Seminole, Alabama. The discovery site was located along US Route 90, close to the Alabama, Florida state line. It appeared that the body had been dumped at this location. He was thought to have been deceased days-3 weeks prior to being found. His death is suspected to be a homicide. He was given the placeholder name Baldwin County John (2023)

Genetic genealogy research has shown he is of Latin American descent. He may have been from Florida Panhandle region, based on proximity to the area where he was recovered.

Physical Description

• Sex: Male

• Race: Hispanic/Latino

• Age: 18-39 Years Old

• Height: 5'0"-5'6"

• Weight: 122-152 Pounds

• Hair: Black

• Eye Color: Dark

Distinguishing Marks/Features

• Missing One Or Two Molars In Lower Mandible Antemortem

Clothing & Accessories

• Blue I.N.C International Concepts Velvet Paisley-Print Button-Up Shirt

• Brown Wonder Nation Cargo Pants, Size 14-16

• Black, Green, Blue Fruit Of A Loom Plaid-Print Boxers, Size S

• Black, Red, And Gray And1 Sandals, Size 7

According To NamUs, He Has 0 Exclusions

If you have any information contact

Agency #1 Name: Baldwin County Sheriff's Office

Agency Contact Person: N/A

Agency Phone Number: (251) 937-0202

Agency Case Number: 23-1336

Agency #2 Name: Baldwin County Coroners Office

Agency Contact Person: N/A

Agency Phone Number: (251) 970-4051

Agency Case Number: 23C0409BCSO0010S

Agency #3 Name: Alabama Department of Forensic Services

Agency Contact Person: N/A

Agency Phone Number: (251) 479-2322

Agency Case Number: 23ME01729

NamUs Case Number: 154561

This new sketch of John Doe was made very recently and it's also his first ever sketch. Im making this post in hopes of getting new eyes on his case. So if you can please share his sketch to others. He has been nameless for 3 years to long and he needs his name soon.

LINKS

Unidentified Wiki

NamUs

Fox10 Article #1

Fox10 Article #2

WEAR-TV

WKRG Article #1

WKRG Article #2

WKRG Article #3

NBC15 Article #1

NBC15 Article #2

Let's talk about a topic that isn't commonly talked about in this sub but revolves around the topic of this sub which is identified Does who are then left unclaimed once they're identified. It's very sad to see because it feels like everyone tried so hard to get this person their name back and that was satisfying when they got their name but then it felt like two steps were taken backwards when you hear that the recently identified person has became an unclaimed person. There are many unclaimed Does who still need our help even after they have got their name. So as usual I ask that you please share their pictures. Show their faces because although I know there are many different circumstances why people go unclaimed they shouldn't be forgotten and there could always be a family member out there willing to claim them that doesn't even know they're gone.

Cases Of The Identified But Unclaimed

Also as I looked on reddit for a sub that featured unclaimed people I surprisingly couldn't find one. So I made a sub called r/UnclaimedPeople. If you care about the unclaimed as much as we all care about the unidentified then please join that sub and contribute. It would be much appreciated. The unclaimed deserve a spotlight as much as the unidentified do.

On May 10, 2006, the scattered remains of an unidentified woman were discovered by a farmer in a field near Mossleigh, Alberta.

Investigators believe she had been deceased for one to five years prior to being found. She is estimated to have been between 40 and 80 years old, and is described as either white or possibly Indigenous, standing approximately 5’2” to 5’6” tall.

She had several notable features, including a large osteoma on the right side of her forehead, a healed fracture to her right cheekbone, and multiple missing teeth, and likely wore upper dentures. Evidence also suggests she may have experienced arthritis-related joint pain.

Her identity remains unknown.

If you have any information, please contact:
📞 Gleichen RCMP 403-734-3923 (Reference Case#: 2006-513015)
📞 Crime Stoppers: 1-800-222-TIPS(8477)
💻 Send email to the National Centre for Missing Persons and Unidentified Remains at:
canadasmissing-disparuscanada@rcmp-grc.gc.ca

Angela Marie Fullmer
Angela was last seen in Mt. Shasta, CA on December 15, 2002. A friend said she walked off through a forest towards a road and was never seen again. She was 34 yrs old at the time of her disappearance, 5’2 & 120-140lbs, with brown hair and brown eyes. She had a history of drug and alcohol abuse.
https://www.namus.gov/MissingPersons/Case#/7297/details?nav
https://charleyproject.org/case/angela-marie-fullmer

Corona Jane Doe
On September 20, 2009 a woman was struck attempting to cross a freeway in Corona, CA. She’s estimated to be 35-50 yrs old, white / Hispanic, 5’1 & 117lbs, with brown hair and brown eyes.
Post mortem photo warning
https://www.namus.gov/UnidentifiedPersons/Case#/6964

There’s quite some distance between the MP and the Jane Doe, however that could be achieved over the years, especially given Angela’s history. I see a strong resemblance with the nose and mouth. Physical characteristics align and she falls within the age estimate. I don’t have much else to say other than I believe I’m looking at the same person?

The cases of Bexar County John Doe (June 16, 2025) and missing man Juan Antonio Marquez Carrera were forwarded to law enforcement in late April. I hope extensive DNA work is done to determine with 100% confidence that these two are a match because im confident they could be. Im happy that these two cases are in the hands of law enforcement now and i'll inform you of any updates.

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